Cantaloupes & Melons

115 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Honeydew Green Melon. The plant produces high yields of 5 to 6 lb pale green to ivory gold cantaloupes. There are three varieties of honeydew: green, gold, and orange-fleshed. The melons have juicy, lime-green flesh that is very sweet and has a superb aroma. Try growing the orange variety too for a splendid fruit salad. Grows well everywhere, even on the Pacific Coast. Store well. Excellent shipper variety. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety introduced into the USA in the 1900s. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5676. A variety from Egypt.

115 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Honeydew Orange Melon. The plant produces high yields of 6 lb cantaloupes with creamy white to pale yellow-green skin. The melons have a light orange flesh and are juicy with a honey sweet melon flavor. There are three varieties of honeydews: green, gold, and orange flesh. Try growing the green variety too for a splendid fruit salad. Unlike many other melons, the Orange Honey Dew will continue to ripen after being picked from the vine. Grows well everywhere. Excellent shipper variety. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from Egypt.